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  1. www.thedailybeast.com › the-lebron-james-who-wasntThe LeBron James Who Wasn’t: The Story of Lenny Cooke

    Jul 11, 2017 · Lenny Cooke was supposed to be an NBA superstar. Then LeBron James hit a game-winning shot that ended the high school phenom’s career.

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  3. nypost.com › 2021/12/15 › lenny-cooke-prep-star-whoHow Lenny Cooke bounced back - New York Post

    Dec 15, 2021 · NYC's Lenny Cooke was supposed to be an NBA superstar. Life has had other plans for him.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lenny_CookeLenny Cooke - Wikipedia

    Amid enticing agent promises that explicitly stated a dozen NBA teams were seriously considering him and at least three guaranteed they would take him in the 1st round if he were available, [12] Cooke chose to bypass college and declare himself eligible for the 2002 NBA draft, a decision that ended his eligibility to play college basketball. [5]

  5. www.msn.com › en-us › sportsLenny Cooke on why LeBron James' career took off and his didn't

    An agent convinced Cooke that he would be taken in the 2002 NBA Draft, even without college basketball experience. He declared for the draft but after 58 picks, he left the Manhattan hotel...

  6. www.sportscasting.com › news › the-sad-story-ofThe Sad Story of Lenny Cooke — the High ... - Sportscasting

    Apr 29, 2020 · Lenny Cooke was a basketball phenom in his high school days. At one point, he was rated higher than LeBron James as a prospect. Cooke was a flashy, 6-foot-6 guard who could do it all. Unfortunately for him, he never got to show off his talents in the NBA.

  7. www.takismusic.com › post › lenny-cooke-the-prospectLenny Cooke: The Prospect Ranked Higher Than LeBron James

    Apr 19, 2021 · Lenny Cooke was supposed to be the next great NBA superstar, they even made a documentary about him. Sadly, two decades later, while his once close friends are making millions, winning MVP awards, and championship rings, Lenny has still never touched an NBA court.

  8. www.gq.com › story › your-must-watch-hoops-doc-theYour Must-Watch Hoops Doc: The Rise and Fall of Lenny Cooke

    Nov 26, 2013 · Back then, Cooke was considered a surefire NBA prospect, even if he opted to skip college. Watching him play at summer talent farms, you’re transported back to that time. For the documentary’s...